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Mar 19, 2026 • 1 min

BoE holds rates but hints increases not off the table

MPC stresses its only objective is to ensure inflation remains at its target rate of 2%

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Mar 19, 2026 • 4 min

Uber to invest up to $1.25 billion in EV maker Rivian in deal to launch 50,000 robotaxis

Uber plans to invest up to $1.25 billion in Rivian as part of a deal to deploy up to 50,000 robotaxis in several countries through 2031.

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Mar 19, 2026 • 2 min

Trump's DHS pick Markwayne Mullin to get Senate committee vote

President Donald Trump tapped Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., earlier this month to replace Kristi Noem.

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Mar 19, 2026 • 1 min

Bank of England warns on inflation risks as it holds rates at 3.75%

Decision comes as Middle East war complicates challenge for policymakers

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Mar 19, 2026 • 5 min

Eli Lilly’s next-generation obesity drug retatrutide clears first late-stage diabetes trial

Lilly is betting big on retatrutide as the next pillar of its obesity portfolio after its weight loss injection Zepbound and its upcoming pill, orforglipron. 

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Mar 19, 2026 • 2 min

Micron falls more than 5% despite blockbuster earnings. Here's what market watchers are saying

Wednesday's blockbuster earnings were not enough to stop shares in Micron Technology from falling 5.5% in pre-market trading. 

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Mar 19, 2026 • 1 min

The dynamic globalisation machine will overcome the Iran shock

Short-term crisis management in shipping should not be mistaken for fatal weakness in trade

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Mar 19, 2026 • 4 min

OpenClaw demand in China is driving up the price of used MacBooks

People in China are rushing to buy preowned computers to try OpenClaw with demand for MacBooks particularly high, according to one reseller.

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Mar 19, 2026 • 1 min

How (not) to help with high energy prices

Heed the lessons from 2022

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Mar 19, 2026 • 7 min

Gulf states have tolerated Iranian strikes so far — but their 'defensive' stance won't last forever

The Gulf states have said Iran's attacks on energy infrastructure won't "go unanswered" but, so far, they have not hit back. That stance could change soon.

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Mar 19, 2026 • 2 min

Alibaba revenue misses estimates in December quarter as net income drops 66%

The tech giant is one of several Chinese AI firms that have been rushing to catch up to U.S. companies in the AI race.

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Mar 19, 2026 • 1 min

BoJ holds rates and signals risks to growth and inflation from Iran war

Limited new information was made available on when the central bank might move next

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